Childminder EY345272

Inspection date 23 May 2019 Previous inspection date 2 February 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children are happy and comfortable in their surroundings. They develop a close attachment to the childminder and demonstrate that they feel emotionally secure and show good levels of well-being. n The childminder provides children with a welcoming family environment. She carries out regular checks to ensure that all areas used by the children are suitable. The childminder maintains a safe environment and supervises children well. n Children enjoy spending time outdoors where they are busy and active in the fresh air. This helps to promote their good health and supports their physical well-being. The childminder ensures that children have opportunities to discover and learn about the world around them. For example, she takes them on walks in the local area and plans trips out to places, such as the garden centre. n The childminder provides effective support for those children who speak English as an

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This provision is good

additional language. Children have opportunities to hear their home language in play. Equally, the childminder helps children to develop their level of understanding of English words and their range of vocabulary. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder communicates with parents daily and provides information about their children's day. She keeps parents well informed about their children's ongoing development. n Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to provide high levels of challenge and fully extend children's learning. Sometimes, the childminder over directs children during activities. This impedes their ability to develop their critical thinking skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n maintain high expectations for children's achievements in all activities and provide additional challenge for them to enable children to extend their critical thinking skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and children's records and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder values the opportunities to share information with others. She regularly engages with other local childminders to discuss and share good practice ideas. The childminder attends local training events when possible and keeps up to date with current legislation and guidance. She reflects on the service that she provides and seeks the views of parents. This helps her to identify ongoing improvements. Parents are happy with the service provided and comment that they would recommend the childminder to others. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the possible signs of abuse and neglect, and understands wider issues surrounding child protection. She knows the appropriate action to take if she has a concern about the welfare of a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children well and takes photographs of them in their play to evidence their learning. She routinely monitors children's progress by tracking their development. This enables the childminder to identify any gaps in children's learning. The childminder provides toys and resources to meet children's individual play and learning needs. Children are confident to explore their environment. The childminder follows children's lead. Children are curious and enthusiastic and show a lively interest as they use a magnifying glass to hunt for bugs on plants. The childminder interacts with children purposefully. She gets down to their level and joins in with their experiences. The childminder talks to children. She supports them to identify colours and uses opportunities to incorporate counting into children's play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to support new children to settle when they first start at her setting. She discusses children's individual needs for sleep with parents and follows established home routines to promote continuity of care. The childminder acts as a positive role model for children. She provides them with praise to boost their confidence in their own abilities. The childminder supports children to be polite and use good manners. Children develop their self-care skills according to their age and ability. They learn about healthy practices, such as handwashing before eating. The childminder helps to extend children's social skills and confidence. For example, she regularly attends local groups with the children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They develop a good foundation for future learning, in readiness for moving on to nursery or starting school. For example, children develop their independence as they select what they would like to do next. They have opportunities to develop their early writing skills. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345272 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10073809 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 2 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Thetford, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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